Funding

Historical investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform energy communities and create boundless opportunities for communities to redevelop and revitalize.

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Competitive Funding

Competitive funding is available to eligible recipients who submit an application for a funding opportunity. Each application is reviewed through a competitive evaluation process and awardees are selected based on the merits of their application and alignment with the agency’s mission.

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Formula Funding

Formula funding is when the federal government allocates funds to a state agency or tribal entity which then has authority to re-allocate or award them to eligible groups and uses.

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Tax Credits

Tax credits reduce the amount of income tax a taxpayer owes to the federal government. The Inflation Reduction Act created new tax credits and modified existing tax credits to help incentivize clean energy technologies and to be a vehicle for fostering economic opportunities, private investment, and job creation in energy communities. Several IRA tax credits also provide a bonus for energy communities.

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Funding Clearinghouse

The IWG maintains an online clearinghouse of federal funding relevant to coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities across the country. The clearinghouse allows potential applicants to browse open and planned funding opportunities on one easy-to-navigate webpage.

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IWG Clearinghouse Demonstration

For anyone who may need instruction or guidance on how to access and apply for funding using the IWG Funding Clearinghouse, watch this video demonstration for step-by-step assistance. You may also click here to open this video in a new window to watch on YouTube.